Alzheimer’s gene neutralised in human brain cells for the first time
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Alzheimer’s gene neutralised in human brain cells for the first time

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/04/09/alzheimers-gene-neutralised-human-brain-cells-first-time/ By Henry Bodkin  Scientists have claimed an important breakthrough in the battle against Alzheimer’s after neutralising the most significant gene responsible for the disease for the first time. A team in California successfully identified the protein associated with the high-risk apoE4 gene and then manage to prevent it damaging human neuron cells. The…

Self-monitoring solution for gestational diabetes shows promise in trials
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Self-monitoring solution for gestational diabetes shows promise in trials

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.digitalhealth.net/2018/04/self-monitoring-solution-gestational-diabetes-shows-promise/ By Owen Hughes Self-monitoring solution for gestational diabetes shows promise in trials GDm-Health is an NHS-approved app designed to allow women who develop hyperglycemia during pregnancy to track their blood sugar levels on a mobile device. After measuring their blood sugar levels using a blood glucose meter, patients can download the…

Prostate cancer: Four in 10 cases diagnosed late, charity says
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Prostate cancer: Four in 10 cases diagnosed late, charity says

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43669439 By BBc Health News Four in 10 prostate cancer cases in the UK are diagnosed late, a study suggests. The report by charity Orchid found a “worrying trend” of late diagnosis with 37% of prostate cancer cases diagnosed at stages three and four. The report found one in four cases of prostate…

Major breakthrough in cancer care as gene map paves way for new treatments
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Major breakthrough in cancer care as gene map paves way for new treatments

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/cancer-gene-tumour-treatment-immunotherapy-cure-breakthrough-map-a8290881.html By Alex Matthews-King Health Correspondent Atlas of 11,000 patient’s tumours across 33 different cancer types will improve treatment and new research Scientists have heralded a “breakthrough” in cancer treatment after deciphering the genetic code of thousands of tumours providing a road map for more effective treatment and new drug development. A…

Green neighbourhoods linked to improved mental health, says study
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Green neighbourhoods linked to improved mental health, says study

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/design/mental-health-green-neighbourhoods-link-depression-anxiety-stress-uk-cities-a8289076.html By MATTHEW PONSFORD The report linked greenery to reduced stress in a wide range of neighbourhoods – from heavily concreted inner cities to leafy suburban boroughs Natural neighbourhoods lined with trees, gardens, and flowering plants can be a green “pill” for depression and anxiety, according to the largest study of mental health…